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A Million Miles Away was born from the 4th Awakening Chorus (soon to be renamed Fallout of the 4th Kind, but was a much different song at this point). There was originally a flute solo in the middle of Fallout 4 that Pete didn’t think really captured what they were trying to do, so Eric began fiddling around and found himself immersed in a simple little lead that Pete thought would be perfect for the song, but Eric thought it had a better purpose. He kept playing the lead over and over and Pete grabbed Eric’s Martin guitar and began playing chords behind what Eric was playing. That lick and those chords were what you now hear in the beginning of “A Million Miles Away (I Wish I Had A Time Machine)”. The two quickly came up with a bridge and a chorus and suddenly, this whole ‘nother song came out of nowhere. By lunch, they nearly completed writing a song that didn’t even exist at breakfast, complete with lyrics and harmonies.
Interestingly enough, it was Pete, not Eric who was originally tabbed to be the one to sing the lead vocals on A Million Miles Away… and for the entire day, that was the thought going forward. Eric however wanted to just give the song a go and attempted to sing it in a very interesting way. Many people equate the vocals to being similar to Mark Knopfler or perhaps Nick Cave. Eric was actually thinking about how Pete Steele of Type O Negative sung Summer Breeze! Either way… it came out perfectly enough and they went with Eric’s take on things. However, deep down inside A Million Miles Away version 1.9, you’ll still find Pete singing lead vocals… and here it is!

lyrics

I Wish I Had A Time Machine
So I wouldn't have to dream
But I understand you need to be
A Million Miles Away From Me

The sky was so brilliant blue
And I was lost in the sunshine of you
And it's another sunny day
But you're A Million Miles Away

I Wish I knew how to change your mind
The way it has a thousand times
I remember how it felt that day
When you looked at me that way

I Wish I had a Time Machine
So I wouldn't have to dream
But I understand your need to be
A Million Miles Away from me

And sometime you will wake up
and this will all have gone away
It's time to make your mind up
Because that someday is today

I wish I had A Time Machine
So I Could finally end this dream
I know you have to be
A Million Miles Away
...from me

credits

from In The First Waking Moments​.​.​. (The Making of "In The Last Waking Moments​.​.​.​" Demos & Alternate Tracks), released November 11, 2012
Lead Vox: Pete Trewavas
3Pete Harmony: Pete Trewavas
Backing Vox: Pete Trewavas / Eric Blackwood
Lead Guitar: Eric Blackwood
Rhythm Guitar: Pete Trewavas
Drums: Pete Trewavas
Bass: Pete Trewavas

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